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Community Involvement
Kent Philharmonia Orchestra
 Applied Imaging is a proud sponsor of the Kent Philharmonia Orchestra. The Kent Philharmonia Orchestra, in existence since 1975, is a community symphony orchestra devoted to the performance of symphonic literature. The orchestra provides an outlet for people who love to perform but do not depend on it for their livelihood. Members, who freely give of their time, come from all walks of life. All share a common love of performing great music from composers of the past and present.
Oct. 26, 2007
7:00 pm |
Ghoulfest - A Halloween concert and costume contest for children of all ages. St. Cecilia Royce Auditorium. Free admission. |
Dec. 14, 2007
7:30 pm |
Children's Concert - Holiday songs for children. St. Cecilia Royce Auditorium. Free admission. |
Mar. 14, 2008
7:30 pm |
All Orchestra Concert. St. Cecilia Royce Auditorium. Free admission. |
May 9, 2008
7:30 pm |
All Orchestra Concert. St. Cecilia Royce Auditorium. Free admission. |
June 6, 2008
7:00 pm |
Kent Philharmonia Orchestra and Guitar Ensemble. Calder Plaza. Free admission. |
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Michael Gillan is an  Assistant Professor of music at Grand Rapids Community College. Mr. Gillan is director of the Wind Ensemble, Jazz Orchestra, Mariachi Ensemble, Kent Philarmonia Orchestra, and the Grand River Winds. He also teaches low brass and Aural Comprehension.
He received his undergraduate musical training at Michigan State University and his Masters Degree in Trombone Performance from Ball State University. He is currently pursuing a doctorate in Wind Conducting from Michigan State University.
Mr. Gillan has taught in the secondary schools in Montana, Wyoming, Indiana, Nevada and North Dakota. He was formerly Interim Director of Bands at University of Michigan –Flint and Wayne State College in Nebraska. His groups have been featured at both the Wyoming and Nebraska Music Educators Conventions. Mr. Gillan has also presented clinics at numerous state MENC Conventions and has conducted many honor bands in the Midwest area.
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